Essex / South East · Site Management · Demand: Moderate-High

Site Manager Jobs in Brentwood

Brentwood is an active Essex commuter belt construction job market — premium residential development, M25 logistics construction, and commercial activity create consistent demand with competitive South East rates.

Typical pay: £280–£450 per hour · Card required: CSCS Black Card — SMSTS certificate required

Site Manager Jobs in Brentwood — What to Expect

How to qualify as a Site Manager

Site managers typically have a construction management NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, a current SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate, and a CSCS Black Card. Many site managers progress from site supervisor, site engineer, or trade background.

Career progression

Site managers progress to senior site manager, project manager, contracts manager, construction manager, operations director. Permanent roles attract salaries from £50,000 to £80,000+. Self-employed site managers on day rate are also in demand for temp cover.

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Site management is the most candidate-short discipline in UK construction. If you are an experienced site manager — whether seeking a permanent role or temp day rate work — register with Phoenix Gray and we will match you to active vacancies quickly.

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Access to live vacancies in Brentwood
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Typical Site Manager Duties in Brentwood

Day-to-day site management

Programme management

Subcontractor management

Health and safety compliance

Quality management

Client liaison

RAMS review

Project Types Recruiting Site Managers in Brentwood

Premium residentialLogistics and industrial (M25/A12)Commercial and retailRefurbishment